A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3608618 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3610506 epoch_slot_no: 3306 block_no: 3608449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2020-01-07 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7d3d5f0f0237bffb4e0caf0c4dc971c5dd33d9bd677b7e5f3e10aa6ba2e9dadBlock Operator
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